The Cutting Edge™ - February 2004
Member News
WMMA® Welcomes New Associate Member
| Company
Name: |
Gladu Tools Inc. |
| Company
Address: |
2115, Saint-Cesaire Street,
Marieville, Quebec, J3M 1E5
Canada |
| Phone: |
(450) 460-4484 |
| Fax:
|
(450) 460-0249 |
| Toll
Free: |
(800) 363-9117 |
| Website: |
www.gladu.com |
| Email: |
gladu@gladu.com |
| Number
of Branches/Locations: |
One (1) head office and
two (2) branch locations, Total of three
Gladu Beauce
3020, 95th street
St-Georges, Quebec G6A 1K8
Canada
Gladu S.W.
4647 Leston Ave. Suite 603
Dallas, Texas 75247
USA |
| Total
Number of Employees: |
Three hundred (300) |
| Key
Contacts: |
Michael Glenn Mihalovic
Marketing Director
Annie De Serre
Assistant, Marketing & Communication
Jean Gladu
President |
| Founded
in (year/location): |
1969 / Marieville, Quebec |
| Founded
by: |
Jean Gladu |
| Description
of Business: |
We design, manufacture,
sell and service tooling for the secondary wood transformation
industry. Our tools cut, profile drill, route and plane
solid wood and engineered wood panels. Tooling is also available
for plastic sheet, various composites and non-ferrous materials.
|
| Key
Product Lines: |
Circular saw blades tipped
with tungsten carbide or PCDiamond. All forms of router
bits and cutter heads tipped with tungsten carbide or PCDiamond
either in braised or insert format. Other complementary
products. |
What makes your business or products “different” or “noteworthy?”
Our approach has consistently taken into consideration more than just the cutting tool. Our intent is to optimize the cutting operation; both upstream and downstream of the operation so that it becomes more efficient and profitable.
How would you describe the company’s business mission or philosophy?
We offer a global solution to help manufacturing companies cut materials more efficiently. We assist companies to become more competitive by optimizing their machine tools.
What are your company’s primary concerns in the woodworking industry?
The apparent erosion of the North American manufacturing base.
Have you been affiliated with the WMMA® or any of its members before?
Yes. We have developed strategic alliances with machine tool builders as well as commercial relationships with non-competing cutting tool manufactures.
How did you come to join the WMMA®?
An existing member suggested we join.
How do you hope to benefit from your WMMA® membership?
By networking
Any other “messages” for your fellow WMMA® members?
Compete! Implement manufacturing innovations as soon as you are able.
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